Enercan, Baesa and Consórcio Machadinho: Energy Sector in Santa Catarina
Carlos Alberto Bezerra de Miranda, Director of Enercan, Baesa and Consórcio Machadinho, talks about energy in Santa Catarina.
Agriculture in the Northeast: Brazilian Biomass Industry
Mr. Eduardo Junqueira, Director of Prospera, talks about opportunities for foreign investment in the biomass sector in the State of Piauí.
Ethanol Production: Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association
Marcos S. Jank, Ex-President and CEO of the Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA), talks about ethanol energy production in Brazil.
Copagaz: Bottled Gas Market in Brazil
Mr. Ueze Elias Zahran, President of Zahran Group / Copagaz talks about the origins of his gas company, expansion and changes in the gas market.
Biomass in Brazil: Gathering Momentum for Biomass Exports
Eduardo Junqueira, Director of Prospera and Agroiza Florestal
The Director of Prospera and Agroiza Florestal, Eduardo Junqueira, talks about the Piaui region, the benefits linked to the huge needs of wood in the area, his projects in terms of exportation of biomass and the various opportunities for foreign investors in order to develop the region.
Brazilian Gas Sector: Gas Distribution Sector in Brazil
Ueze Elias Zahran, President of Copagaz and Zahran Group
The CEO of Copagaz and Zahran Group, Ueze Elias Zahran, talks about the gas distribution sector in Brazil and mentions the important issue of applying better safety regulations in this area. He also explains how the family-owned company Copagaz was created and became a major actor in the sector, selling more than 550,000 tonnes of gas per year.
Brazilian Ethanol Industry: UNICA’s View on Ethanol in Brazil
Marcos S. Jank, President and CEO of Brazilian Sugarcane Industry Association (UNICA)
Currently, Brazil has the most complete ethanol program in the world: ethanol is available in all service stations throughout Brazil and more than half of all cars on the road in Brazil are flex, as well as 90% of all new cars sold. Marcos Jank talks about the ethanol industry and how it has replaced 50% of gasoline consumption in Brazil.
Brazil’s Mines and Energy Sector | Minister of Mines and Energy
Mr. Lobao highlights the importance of energy for Brazil. Brazil is now building four new rafineries. For the future, Brazil’s role is to become an important partner with the world’s biggest economies.
Energy in Brazil: Vision for Energy in Brazil
In the next five years, Brazil has to produce 50% more energy than today.
Brazil Oil and Gas Sector: Challenges for Brazil Oil and Gas
The main challenge for Brazil oil and gas sector is the ability to invest the resources to build platforms, drilling rigs and ships as well as the infrastructure upstream and downstream.